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80) A good ___________________ should include an executive summary, products and services, marketing strategy and analysis, financial planning, and a budget.

64) In interviews with two leadership applicants, Ben tried to determine each person’s knowledge of the industry, level of energy, and level of self-esteem. With which of the following concepts of leadership is Ben MOST concerned here?      

73) At Ace Products, employees receive a fixed dollar amount for benefits, but they may choose between various health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and educational benefits. What is the name of this plan?            

88) Money frees society from a system of barter. In doing so, money is performing which of the following functions?   

All American Burger is a nationwide fast food chain that competes with McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s. Management at All American Burger is debating whether to have a more centralized or a more decentralized organizational structure. 42) Which of the following, if true, would MOST strongly support the conclusion that All American Burger should operate in a highly centralized manner?   

91) New stocks and bonds are sold in what market?             

44) Which of the following is the amount of a product that a company can produce under normal working conditions?                 

63) Recent corporate scandals at firms like Enron have brought increased attention to what area of leadership?            

A firm is considering opening a new plant in an existing building at a business park. It is located in the middle of a coal-producing region, which remains visibly blighted by the effects of strip mining. The plant’s heating system is based on coal heat, which is locally produced and relatively cheap, reducing the plant’s operating expenses significantly. Company engineers note that the plant’s roof is ideal for solar panels, which would reduce the firm’s future dependence on coal, nuclear, and other conventional sources of energy. However, the cost of installing the panels is considerable and would mean that the new plant would not return a profit to the company for several years. The CEO feels that the panels should be installed. 11) Which of the following, if true, strengthens the ethical standing of the CEO’s position?     

48) Paid to achieve results even if that means working 5 hours one day and 15 the next.